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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,867.48, 365,524.30 and 144,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,867.48, 365,524.30 and 144,016.88 is: 198,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,867.48 : 365,524.30 = 144,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,867.48/365,524.30 = 144,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,867.48x = 365,524.30 × 144,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,867.48x = 52,641,669,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641,669,250.18/264,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,747.20

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